By: Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund
Published: February 15, 2025
The Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) has announced $2.4 million in funding in support of 18 youth and youth-led organizations working to create a safer and more equitable digital ecosystem.
The second RTYPF cohort will work to develop innovative solutions and perspectives that enhance the future of online safety by advancing efforts across a variety of issues, including tech accountability, youth mental health, responsible AI, and technology-based climate solutions. One-year grants ranging between $50,000 and $125,000 were awarded to a cohort that includes young advocates responsible for raising awareness of the Kids Online Safety Act, and censorship of women’s health ads, as well as four individuals recognized by Forbes’ 30 Under 30 for their work across social media and AI.
The program is funded by the Omidyar Network, AI Collaborative, Hopelab, the Susan Crown Exchange, Pinterest, Pivotal, the Carmel Hill and Reynolds Lookup funds, and the Archewell, Arthur M. Blank Family, Enlight, and Oak foundations.
“As a generation raised by technology, we believe that young people are essential to building a more responsible and humane technology future,” said Trisha Prabhu, founder and president of ReThink Citizens—a grant recipient. “We have a unique perspective shaped by growing up in a digital world—and that drives our commitment to creating a better, more responsible tech ecosystem for us, our peers, and future generations.”
For a complete list of recipients, see the Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund website.
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“The Responsible Tech Youth Power Fund chooses next generation of leaders to transform responsible technology landscape.” The Responsible Tech Youth Power Fund press release 02/05/2025.